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Experts predict an “STD boom” in Britain after the Christmas and New Year festivities.
In the wake of all parties, unprotected sex could cause a spike in sexually transmitted infections (STDs), doctors say Your sexual health have warned.
A recent one questionnaire revealed that there are expected to be 26.2 million Britons unprotected sex during the holidays – 12.9 million of which are outside a relationship.
Medical director Dr. Rashid Bani said: “The inability to practice safe sex leaves individuals and their sexual partners vulnerable to a range of STDs, the most common of which are chlamydia and gonorrhea. These can cause symptoms ranging from painful urination, with a green or yellow discharge, to bleeding and swelling.
“The threat of such symptoms does not appear to have an impact on everyone’s behavior this festive season, suggesting that more awareness and education are needed.”
Despite a increase in STD cases in Britain, almost half of people surveyed would not tell anyone if they caught one, leaving “many unaware” they were in danger, Dr Bani added.
“We need more openness from those who have it. It’s disturbing to hear that 45 percent of people wouldn’t tell anyone if they had an STD, suggesting that there is still a stigma surrounding this common health condition.
“In addition, more than a quarter said they would not tell previous sexual partners at all, and one in seven would not tell a partner if the relationship had ended badly.
“This can leave many unaware that they may have contracted an STD and need treatment. There are a large number of health problems caused by STDs that, if left untreated, can become serious and in some cases fatal. Regular testing to detect infections early is crucial to reduce the risk of developing serious problems.”
There are STD testing and treatment services in Britain hereand you can search for free condom services in England here.
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